Retains permanent flexibility under stress by heat, radiation and weather

Unaffected by weather, moisture, UV radiation and ozone

Highly resistant to chemical attack

Excellent unprimed adhesion to many materials

Will not sag, slump or run upon application

Excellent dielectric and insulation properties

Not Recommended For

Spaces that will be totally confined during cure as sealant requires atmospheric moisture to initiate the curing reaction. Under such conditions full cure will not take place and sealant will be subject to softening at elevated temperatures.

Galvanized surfaces

Porous surfaces

Surfaces in continuous water immersion

Surfaces that might bleed oils, plasticizers or solvents

Surfaces subject to direct flame contact

Application to painted surfaces. Paint film will not stretch with extension of sealant and may crack and peel.

Specification Compliance

Thurmalox 2655 sealant meets or exceeds the requirements of the following specifications:

Federal Specification TT-S-001543A, Class A

Federal Specification TT-S-00230C, Class A

MIL-A-46106B, Group II Type I, Group III Type I

ASTM C 920 Type S, Grade NS, Class 25 use NT, G and A

Canadian Specification CAN 19.13-M82

Surface Preparation

Surfaces must be clean, dry and free from oil, grease, dirt, rust, moisture and other foreign matter. Mask adjacent surfaces to simplify cleanup.

Priming

Thurmalox 2655 sealant will bond to most clean surfaces without primers. A field or laboratory evaluation should always be made to determine adhesive strength for specific applications. Difficult-to-bond surfaces should be submitted to Dampney’s laboratory for adhesion testing and primer evaluation. Apply recommended primer if required for increased adhesion. Priming is not required for surfaces previously painted with any Thurmalox heat and corrosion resistant coating.

Application Guidelines and Dry Time

Surface temperature must be at least 5°F (3°C) above dew point.

Sealant is supplied ready-to-use and will flow readily from its container under pressure.

Apply using manual or air-powered caulking gun after the joint has been properly prepared to receive the sealant.

Sealant begins to cure on contact with moisture in the air. At conditions of 77°F (25°C) and 50% RH a skin will begin to form on the exposed surface of the sealant within 15 minutes and the skin will become tack-free within 25-35 minutes. Cure progresses inwardly from the surface.

Tool surface immediately after application and before skin begins to form to ensure intimate contact with the substrate.

Wipe excess sealant from the surrounding areas and remove any masking tape before skin is formed.

Apply sealant between 1/8 in. and 1/2 in. thick maximum.

Cure time is affected by RH, temperature, degree of confinement and thickness of sealant.

High temperatures and high humidity accelerate the cure and low temperatures, low humidity and confined spaces will retard cure.

A 1/8 in. section will cure through in 24 hours at 77°F and 50% RH. Cure time increases with cross-sectional thickness of sealant.

Sealant releases acetic acid vapor during cure. Odor will disappear as cure progresses. Allow vapors to escape. If vapors are confined, cure time will be increased or cure may not be completed.

Cleanup

Uncured sealant can be removed with Dampney 100 Thinner. For cured sealant, strippers are available which will dissolve silicone rubber.

Storage

Store below 90°F (32°C) in a dry place. Sealant has a shelf life of 12 months stored in original, unopened containers.

Keep away from heat, sparks and flame. Vapors may cause flash fire. Do not breathe vapors or spray mist. Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Use with adequate ventilation during mixing and application. Wear an appropriate, properly fitted organic vapor cartridge-type respirator (NIOSH approved) during and after application unless air monitoring demonstrates vapor/mist levels are below applicable limits. Follow respirator manufacturer’s directions for respirator use. Wash thoroughly after handling. Wear protective gloves, chemical safety goggles and impervious protective clothing. Use skin cream. In confined spaces it is required to use a positive pressure supplied-air respirator (NIOSH approved). Use explosion-proof lights and electrical equipment. Use only nonsparking tools and equipment. Wear conductive and nonsparking footwear. Make certain all electrical equipment is grounded. Observe all safety precautions and follow procedures described in OSHA regulations. See Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for complete precautionary and disposal information.

If instructions and warnings cannot be strictly followed, do not use this product.

TECHNICAL DATA

Characteristics

Thurmalox 2655

Generic Type

100% Silicone

Consistency

Spreadable Paste

Color

Oxide Red

Application Rate ( g./min. )

1/8 in. orifice, 100 psi

200 minimum

Tack-free Time

25-35 minutes

Tooling Time

20-25 minutes

Cure Time

1/8 in. thickness @ 77°F (25°C) and 50% RH

20-30 hours

Service Temperature – cured

Continuous

-80°F - 550°F (62°C - 288°C)

Intermittent

650°F (343°C)

Durometer Hardness - Shore A

25-30

Tensile Strength

600 – 800 psi

Elongation (%)

600 – 800

Adhesion in Peel (psi)

60 minimum

Dielectric Strength (v./mil.)

570

Dielectric Constant @ 60 Hz

2.7 ± 0.3

Dissipation Factor @ 60 Hz

0.002 ± 0.0002

Volume Resistivity (ohm-cm)

2 X 1016 ± 10%

WARRANTY: Dampney protective coating products are expressly warranted to meet applicable technical and quality specifications. The technical data contained herein are accurate at the date of issuance but are subject to change without prior notification. No warranty of current accuracy is hereby given or implied. User must contact Dampney to verify correctness before ordering. Dampney assumes no responsibility for coverage, performance or injuries resulting from handling or use and LIABILITY, IF ANY, SHALL BE LIMITED TO PRODUCT REPLACEMENT. In no event will Dampney be responsible for consequential damages, except insofar as mandated by law. Dampney DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.